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Fort Smith National Historic Siteview of Arkansas River on old postcard of downtown Fort Smith
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
City of Fort Smith Postcards
 
aerial view of Fort Smith showing Arkansas River in distance
Bird's Eye View of Fort Smith, Ark.
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aerial view of residential Fort Smith from early 20th century postcard
Birds Eye View of Residence Section, Fort Smith, Ark.
 

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boy fishing from rock landing next to Poteau River
Postcards of Poteau and Arkansas Rivers
Postcards showing views of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers
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courthouse building converted as welfare offices with awnings on windows
Fort Smith Federated Welfare Association Postcards
In the 1920s and 30s the courthouse building was used to provide social services.
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foundation remains of first fort overlooking Arkansas River  

Did You Know?
The U.S. Army selected a spot overlooking the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers for the site of a fort. Soldiers from the Rifle Regiment arrived in 1817 and named the site Fort Smith after their commanding officer, Thomas A. Smith.

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